Construction Drawing Quiz 102 A

What drawing should be used to show the external horizontal dimensions of a garage?

• Front elevation.

• Location plan.

• Plan view.

• Section through.

Which scale is commonly used for elevation drawings?

• 1:5

• 1:100

• 1:250

• 1:2500

Which item of equipment would be used to measure angles when producing drawings?

• Protractor.

• Scale rule.

• T square.

• Set square.

What colour on a drawing identifies underground cold water supply pipes?

• Green.

• Blue.

• Red.

• Black.

Which task should be completed before setting out a building?

• Remove the topsoil.

• Inform the builder’s merchants.

• Order the ready mix concrete.

• Check the site is level.

Which method is used to check the building is square when setting out?

• Check the external dimensions.

• Check the internal dimensions.

• Check the diagonal lengths.

• Check the position of the profiles.

Why is the 3: 4: 5 method used when setting out?

• To check the depth of excavation.

• To keep the trench level.

• To establish the right angles.

• To form a profile board.

Which item of equipment should be used when transferring levels from one point to another?

• Storey rod.

• T square.

• Straight edge.

• Builder’s square.

Why is it important to check the measurements when setting out?

• To ensure the setting out is level.

• To ensure the setting out is plumb.

• To ensure the setting out is to gauge.

• To ensure the setting out matches the drawings.

Which type of document details the type of materials required?

• Method statement.

• Risk assessment.

• Project Specification.

• Job sheets.